Binkadakatti Zoo

Binkadakatti Zoo, also known as Gadag Zoo, is a small zoological park located in Binkadakatti village near Gadag city in Gadag district, Karnataka. Managed by the Zoo Authority of Karnataka, it houses a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles in enclosures set within a semi-arid landscape. The zoo serves as a regional conservation, education and recreation centre and is a popular family outing destination on the Gadag-Hubballi road.

Visitors can expect a compact, well-maintained mini zoo set in an open, semi-arid area on the outskirts of Gadag. The park has fenced enclosures and cages housing mammals, birds and reptiles, with paved walkways connecting the exhibits, shaded seating areas and small garden patches. It is designed for leisurely walking, observing animals, photography and family outings, with a quiet rural surroundings and easy navigation within a small campus.

Binkadakatti Zoo was developed as a mini zoo under the Zoo Authority of Karnataka to provide wildlife conservation, rescue and education facilities for the North Karnataka region. It was established to house rescued and captive-bred animals and to promote awareness of wildlife protection among local communities and students.